Network your way in (Europe edition)
First of all a huge thank you for the WSO community!
I´m currenty a 1st year Bachelor student at an european target (SSE/Bocconi/HEC). And secured an summer analyst gig at a small M&A boutique (using my self-taught modelling skills). Next year, I plan on applying to some tier 1/2 PE and IB´s. HOWEVER, I have a huge disadvantage. I might end up with below average grades...
Can networking and my experience compensate for my grades? If yes, how should I do it? I know that the founder of a tier 2 boutique (Lincoln/Baird/Jeffries) used to be a professor at my school.
Is it a good idea to contact him?
Also, when should I start networking?
Who should I contact, former interns, Analysts or even Associates and VP´s?
My internship goes for 10 weeks and being in the financial center of my country its relatively easy to meet up with professionals from the industry (btw is it expected that I pay for the coffee?) but how do I contact with people from london (obviously they should be from the same school or speak the same language) but its not possible to meet up for a coffee?
Probably the most important question is wheter I should focus on employees from banks or from boutiques, does it make a difference? (e.g. is it even possible at banks to get invited to an interview just because I got recommended from an employee?)
I know this seems basic, but being a first year student from a not privileged background I don´t really have a clue regarding networking and how to behave.
Voluptatem error rerum ut est voluptates temporibus. Aut quod beatae consectetur culpa harum sequi in. Fugiat est est debitis quos architecto. Rem vel quia sunt.
See All Comments - 100% Free
WSO depends on everyone being able to pitch in when they know something. Unlock with your email and get bonus: 6 financial modeling lessons free ($199 value)
or Unlock with your social account...